BONISCH, Sr Rita Anne:
On January 16, 2023, at Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand, in the 66th year of her religious profession. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and Mary, and loved sister and sister-in-law of John, William, Margaret and Kevin Ryan, Mary and Raymond Casper, Joan, and Edward Bonisch (all deceased). And a very much loved Aunt. Very special thanks to the Management and Staff of Frances Hodgkins Retirement Village for their loving and respectful care of Rita. A Vigil celebration of Rita's life will be held at 7.00pm on Thursday, January 19, in the Mercy Chapel and the Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11.00am on Friday, January 20, in the Mercy Chapel, Macandrew Road, South Dunedin, followed by interment at the Andersons Bay Cemetery. The Mass will be livestreamed and can be viewed at
www.gillions.co.nz/kea-channel Masks are encouraged to be worn.
Gillions Funeral Services FDANZ NZIFH
Published by Southland Times from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2023.